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Stockholm Norvik Port gains status in EU network
Stockholm Norvik Port has recently been designated comprehensive status following the proposal of an agreement on the EU regulations for development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Being part of the EU transport network and gaining comprehensive status makes it, among other things, possible to apply for EU funding. This gives Stockholm Norvik Port greater potential to continue to develop as a node for sustainable transport and to become a leading energy hub.
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Maiden call of the new M/S Finncanopus at Ports of Stockholm
Finnlines second new vessel, M/S Finncanopus, has now arrived at Ports of Stockholm. Following the successful introduction of the M/S Finnsirius in September 2023, the shipping company is continuing to renew and improve its fleet on the Kapellskär – Långnäs – Naantali route.
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Love is reciprocated by Finland <3
Stockholm received birch sauna whisks from Finland on Valentine's Day. This was a loving response to bunches of roses that Stockholm sent to Finland last year. These tokens are a further step in the exciting journey to renew and revive relations between two dear neighbours on opposite sides of the Baltic Sea.
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Green shipping corridor partnership agreement signed between Ports of Stockholm, Port of Turku and Viking Line
Ports of Stockholm, Port of Turku and Viking Line have formally entered into partnership to create a green shipping corridor between Turku and Stockholm, which will be fossil fuel-free by 2035 at the latest. The result will be a framework with scalable solutions for the transition to fossil-free fuels and shipping with low climate impact.
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Fewer ships at Ports of Stockholm, but more passengers aboard
Ports of Stockholm is one of the world’s largest passenger ports and one of Sweden’s largest freight ports. Fewer ships called at Ports of Stockholm’s ports in 2023, but the level of occupancy aboard was greater.
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Government gives green light for three Ports of Stockholm EU grant applications
Ports of Stockholm, in collaboration with many other ports and stakeholders, has been given the green light to apply for EU funding for three sustainability initiatives. The major focus of the projects is the development of the electricity infrastructure. This will support the transition to greener shipping by lowering quayside air particle emissions.
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Take a peek at the 2024 cruise ship calls
All of the cruise calls for the 2024 season at Ports of Stockholm are now available on the vessel calls list. Currently there are 132 calls booked, thirty-five of which are turnarounds*.
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Stockholm is leading Europe's climate transition
Stockholm aims to lead the world in reducing emissions. Now Stockholm has become one of the first EU cities to have its climate plan approved by the European Commission, and Ports of Stockholm is one of the Climate City Contract signatory companies.
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Port of Kapellskär has Sweden’s first suction mooring
Port of Kapellskär has welcomed the new Finnlines vessel with brand new technology. The port now offers automooring using vacuum pads, as well as next generation onshore power connections. This makes mooring more efficient and improves the sustainability.
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Maiden call of new Finnlines vessel M/S Finnsirius at Port of Kapellskär
Shipping company Finnlines is making a major investment, introducing two brand new vessels on the Kapellskär – Långnäs – Naantali route. On 15 September the first vessel, M/S Finnsirius, made her maiden call at Port of Kapellskär and was welcomed with a celebratory water salute.